The MATCH function returns the position of a value (in a list, table, database). And, the INDEX-MATCH functions used together make extracting data from a table a breeze.

Using the INDEX Function. Select the cell where you want the result of the INDEX function to appear. Enter the formula =INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num]).

Let’s see how you can reverse a list in Excel by using the INDEX function. Here, we have a sample list containing the names of the persons and we want to reverse this list.

Key functions for creating dynamic references include Offset, Index, XLOOKUP, TOCOL, TAKE, Trim Range, and the Dot Operator, each with specific use cases and performance considerations.